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Short Stories - By Genre: Mythology
in the "Mythology" genre

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The Martian Codex - Book One - Act Two

by A.K. Thorn

Rated: 18+ • Sci-fi • #871520

A discovery in Judea serves as the impetus for mankind colonizing the Red Planet.

Rewards 750 GPs per review

Created: Jul 25, 2004 at 11:44pm

Modified: Jul 12, 2015 at 5:09pm

Size: 195.18 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, Mythology, Occult

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Fracture

by Wanderlusting

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2163566

With the help of the Gods, will Alexina have enough in her to defeat the Emperor?

Created: Jul 13, 2018 at 10:00pm

Modified: Jul 13, 2018 at 10:02pm

Size: 27.47 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Mythology

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Petrified

by Lisario

Rated: ASR • Thriller/Suspense • #2158821

Runner-up for the Weird Tales Contest, May 2018."Is that you, Medusa?"

Created: May 22, 2018 at 10:39pm

Modified: Jun 9, 2018 at 11:55pm

Size: 5.93 KB

Genres: Thriller/Suspense, Supernatural, Mythology

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A Lonely Celestial

by BardfromYharnam

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2160316

A reluctant guardian, an old friend, and his birthtown, which was never his home.

Created: Jun 6, 2018 at 6:31pm

Modified: Jun 6, 2018 at 6:31pm

Size: 30.07 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Other

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Díoltas an Dúlra

by Lenard Soie

Rated: 13+ • Contest Entry • #2152563

A boy loses his way off the forest path, only to discover something waiting for him.

Created: Mar 17, 2018 at 6:38pm

Modified: Mar 18, 2018 at 8:35pm

Size: 2.73 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Dark, Mythology

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A Superhero's Duty (Preview)

by Patricia Gilliam

Rated: 13+ • Sci-fi • #1199777

A contract villain turns hero to protect a six-year-old boy.

Created: Jan 7, 2007 at 10:25pm

Modified: Jan 19, 2021 at 2:21pm

Size: 10.67 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Thriller/Suspense

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A New World

by Angel

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2151143

Jan has a dream that leads to an unexpected day

Created: Mar 4, 2018 at 9:40am

Modified: Mar 13, 2018 at 10:37am

Size: 0.44 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Contest Entry, Mythology

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Melody for the Cosmos

by Potato Beetle

Rated: E • Mythology • #2151014

Dark Souls OST can be great. Also, if I had to write a mythology. Also, thanks Tolkien.

Created: Mar 3, 2018 at 2:27am

Modified: Mar 3, 2018 at 2:38am

Size: 5.11 KB

Genres: Mythology, Other

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The Creation Gallery

by Jim Happenings

Rated: 13+ • Mythology • #2150553

Gods create.

Created: Feb 27, 2018 at 7:07pm

Modified: Feb 27, 2018 at 7:09pm

Size: 3.81 KB

Genres: Mythology, Religious, Other

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The Garret

by 🌝 HuntersMoon

Rated: 13+ • Supernatural • #1828517

Sean's Aunt had left him everything - but there were conditions.

Created: Nov 26, 2011 at 12:09pm

Modified: Feb 23, 2018 at 3:30pm

Size: 13.28 KB

Genres: Supernatural, Mythology, Contest Entry

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War of the Blue Pearls

by Roari ∞ parties on ... 🥳

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2245580

Or, The Very Gullible Unicorn - For The Whatever Contest

Created: Feb 28, 2021 at 11:28pm

Modified: Jun 18, 2021 at 11:50am

Size: 21.98 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Drama

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The Curse

by Graham B.

Rated: E • Action/Adventure • #2133098

Two adventurers find an ancient source of wisdom.

Created: Aug 31, 2017 at 8:47am

Modified: Feb 21, 2018 at 5:35am

Size: 12.53 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Mythology, Other

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Ice Princess Has A Crisis Part One

by Princess Megan Rose

Rated: ASR • Fantasy • #1277365

The Ice Princess's land of ice is melting.

Created: Jun 15, 2007 at 11:28am

Modified: Jan 31, 2018 at 12:24am

Size: 3.21 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Other

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Hope

by Anthurnherr

Rated: E • Mythology • #2138535

A short creative allegory on how hope became a part of this world.

Created: Oct 22, 2017 at 11:45am

Modified: Oct 28, 2017 at 7:11pm

Size: 1.92 KB

Genres: Mythology, Family, Writing.Com

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Green

by Seth R.

Rated: E • Arts • #2137561

A writing of what the color would be if they had physical form.

Created: Oct 12, 2017 at 11:14pm

Modified: Oct 12, 2017 at 11:14pm

Size: 1.01 KB

Genres: Arts, Writing, Mythology

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The Land of All But Forgotten Things

by Roari ∞ parties on ... 🥳

Rated: E • Fantasy • #1627887

A chance meeting with a Unicorn opens the door to adventure... To be continued

Created: Dec 18, 2009 at 2:31am

Modified: Apr 17, 2022 at 12:23am

Size: 14.44 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Folklore

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Istoria

by if

Rated: E • Mythology • #2137159

A new twist on Greek mythology. Hades and Persephone had daughters together, Cyra & Ayla.

Created: Oct 9, 2017 at 9:02am

Modified: Oct 9, 2017 at 9:02am

Size: 11.48 KB

Genre: Mythology

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Silvermoons Dip

by writer0

Rated: 13+ • Action/Adventure • #2069582

A adventure story, filled with twists and turns, and thrilled with turns and twists.

Created: Dec 25, 2015 at 12:12pm

Modified: Sep 18, 2017 at 7:54pm

Size: 5.62 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Mythology

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Ghost Tales: Salem Times

by Poeros

Rated: E • Supernatural • #2130875

When a village lives in fear of its bishop, it is the hidden witches that seek help.

Created: Aug 11, 2017 at 7:43pm

Modified: Aug 31, 2017 at 1:03am

Size: 52.98 KB

Genres: Supernatural, Mythology, Paranormal

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The Great Oak and the Sapling

by scbrown

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2125519

A story about trees, a forest, Earth, Air, Water and Sky.

Created: Jun 18, 2017 at 9:31am

Modified: Jun 18, 2017 at 9:31am

Size: 13.46 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Inspirational, Mythology

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Sibling Rivalry

by Prosperous Snow celebrating

Rated: 18+ • Folklore • #2125033

Brandi meets a Zana e malit while returning her Grandmother's ashes to Albania.

Created: Jun 13, 2017 at 2:52pm

Modified: Jun 17, 2017 at 5:47pm

Size: 4.75 KB

Genres: Folklore, Genealogy, Mythology

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Run

by Durzo Blint

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2119731

Kylar, a street thief, is pulled into a world of plots, magic and kings.

Created: Apr 25, 2017 at 5:47pm

Modified: Apr 25, 2017 at 5:47pm

Size: 11.30 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology

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Friends with Viduus

by Everett Mayhew

Rated: 13+ • Dark • #2116469

new title, and more pages added to the short story I'm writing.

Created: Mar 26, 2017 at 1:08am

Modified: Mar 26, 2017 at 1:08am

Size: 15.09 KB

Genres: Dark, Death, Mythology

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A Dragon's Tail Sword

by rjsimonson

Rated: E • Fantasy • #1491799

A seeker finds the item he has been looking for and an old friend.

Created: Nov 3, 2008 at 12:02pm

Modified: Mar 21, 2017 at 10:31am

Size: 14.76 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Folklore, Mythology

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Aristotle, Private Eye

by Weirdone-Back in the games

Rated: 13+ • Mystery • #2112945

A silly attempt to blend genres. ..

Created: Feb 21, 2017 at 12:13pm

Modified: Feb 22, 2017 at 1:33pm

Size: 12.14 KB

Genres: Mystery, Comedy, Mythology

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Head Games - FF

by 🌝 HuntersMoon

Rated: E • Mythology • #1654866

Zach had been offered a 100,000 dollars for a simple job.

Created: Mar 13, 2010 at 11:52am

Modified: Jan 20, 2017 at 3:21pm

Size: 2.65 KB

Genres: Mythology, Other

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A-mused

by tucknits

Rated: E • Folklore • #2067087

A woodland walk yields an unexpected discovery

Created: Dec 1, 2015 at 9:49am

Modified: Dec 28, 2016 at 12:34am

Size: 0.95 KB

Genres: Folklore, Fantasy, Mythology

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Weary Sun

by Chris Breva

Rated: E • Folklore • #2106166

A writer's Cramp entry due 12-22-20166

Created: Dec 21, 2016 at 1:14pm

Modified: Dec 25, 2016 at 4:39am

Size: 3.14 KB

Genres: Folklore, Mythology, Other

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Summoned

by bmflowers

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2097587

A musician plays an old tune and gets more then what she bargained for.

Created: Sep 26, 2016 at 1:38pm

Modified: Oct 16, 2016 at 10:31am

Size: 4.88 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Paranormal

SHORT STORY

Cupid: What's Love got to do With It?

by Jonny Capps

Rated: ASR • Mythology • #2099570

What's a retired god of love supposed to do on Valentine's Day?

Created: Oct 15, 2016 at 10:02am

Modified: Oct 15, 2016 at 9:10pm

Size: 76.53 KB

Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Melodrama

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A Gypsy Spins a Tale

by Gaby

Rated: 13+ • Folklore • #1926395

A fortune told, events predicted

Created: Mar 30, 2013 at 4:23am

Modified: Sep 29, 2016 at 4:34pm

Size: 15.28 KB

Genres: Folklore, Cultural, Mythology

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Airship's Angel

by Piratess Dawniebelle

Rated: 13+ • Steampunk • #2092456

An angel needs to stretch her wings, but is forbidden to fly. Daily Flash Fiction Contest.

Created: Aug 5, 2016 at 2:27pm

Modified: Aug 5, 2016 at 4:33pm

Size: 1.92 KB

Genres: Steampunk, Mythology, Paranormal

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Pegasus’ Ordeal

by Prosperous Snow celebrating

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #1472446

How Writers’ Block Entered the World

Created: Sep 10, 2008 at 9:18pm

Modified: Jul 16, 2016 at 11:32pm

Size: 5.86 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Writing

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A Phoenix and Her Wizard

by DyrHearte writes

Rated: ASR • Fantasy • #1388472

Khalid is physically bound to his Phoenix familiar, so when she dies he does too.

Created: Feb 15, 2008 at 1:28am

Modified: Jul 10, 2016 at 5:26pm

Size: 12.30 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Animal, Mythology

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Jabrina and Millicent: Act One

by DyrHearte writes

Rated: 18+ • Adult • #1994112

Two women and a question of love. 1300 words

Created: Jun 1, 2014 at 2:40pm

Modified: Jul 2, 2016 at 1:40am

Size: 8.68 KB

Genres: Adult, Women's, Mythology

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The Dreamtime

by Matt Appleby

Rated: 18+ • History • #2082333

Australia, 1865: a woman reflects on her past and future as she walks into the desert.

Created: Apr 25, 2016 at 10:37am

Modified: Apr 25, 2016 at 10:43am

Size: 54.36 KB

Genres: History, Family, Mythology

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Goldie's Problem with Porridge

by hasn_t

Rated: ASR • Folklore • #2081734

An alternative retelling of the fairytale Goldilocks and The Three Bears

Created: Apr 18, 2016 at 5:17pm

Modified: Apr 18, 2016 at 5:17pm

Size: 6.12 KB

Genres: Folklore, Fantasy, Mythology

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The Void

by Martin

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2045016

This little tale is about a mother telling her son about the legend of the Black Pond.

Created: Jun 12, 2015 at 1:07pm

Modified: Apr 4, 2016 at 11:40am

Size: 13.55 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Dark, Mythology

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It's Time to Go Home

by gottagosee

Rated: ASR • Fantasy • #2006964

Your mind will build the place and time, and you'll get to meet 'Onion' the traveler!

Rewards 825 GPs per review

Created: Aug 30, 2014 at 11:45pm

Modified: Nov 18, 2015 at 3:03pm

Size: 10.50 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Drama, Mythology

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Noble Family Legend

by Nyx

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2064298

A legend passed down by generations. (It's apart of my Fantasy Realm.)

Created: Nov 3, 2015 at 10:25am

Modified: Nov 3, 2015 at 10:31am

Size: 7.30 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Other

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A hypnotic naga pt 3 ending 1

by Darkness

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2063940

Our female hero has just encountered the hypnotic naga but will she be able to defeat it?

Created: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:52pm

Modified: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:52pm

Size: 1.28 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology

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A hypnotic naga pt 3 ending 2

by Darkness

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2063938

Our female hero has just encountered the hypnotic naga but will she be able to defeat it?

Created: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:45pm

Modified: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:45pm

Size: 0.84 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology

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A hypnotic naga pt 2

by Darkness

Rated: 13+ • Mythology • #2063935

The naga toys with her new toy

Created: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:26pm

Modified: Oct 31, 2015 at 2:26pm

Size: 1.33 KB

Genres: Mythology, Fantasy

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Dove and Raven

by Y. Zheng

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2059007

Two sisters, good and bad, go head to head. Who will come out the winner?

Created: Sep 26, 2015 at 4:07pm

Modified: Sep 26, 2015 at 4:07pm

Size: 12.67 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Supernatural

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Lucky Thirteen

by patteyb

Rated: E • Fantasy • #2056802

A contest entry for The Writer's Cramp, September 9th, 2015

Created: Sep 8, 2015 at 4:15pm

Modified: Sep 8, 2015 at 4:15pm

Size: 5.73 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Contest Entry

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A hypnotic naga

by Darkness

Rated: 13+ • Mythology • #2055448

A brave hero finds himself against a hypnotic threat... a naga and her beautiful eyes

Created: Aug 30, 2015 at 1:55pm

Modified: Aug 30, 2015 at 1:55pm

Size: 1.71 KB

Genres: Mythology, Fantasy

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An Eliminatory Test

by Diana

Rated: E • Mythology • #2052453

You will assist to a conversation between the devil and Hitler or maybe no...

Created: Aug 9, 2015 at 10:01am

Modified: Aug 26, 2015 at 3:14pm

Size: 8.35 KB

Genres: Mythology, Political, Satire

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The Lair - round thirty-six - Archangels

by Lilviscious

Rated: E • Contest Entry • #2053510

In which an Archangel meets puberty.

Created: Aug 16, 2015 at 7:40pm

Modified: Aug 16, 2015 at 7:43pm

Size: 6.36 KB

Genres: Contest Entry, Religious, Mythology

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CENTAUR

by Oldwarrior

Rated: 18+ • Sci-fi • #1513850

What goes around, comes around.

Created: Jan 9, 2009 at 1:00pm

Modified: Aug 14, 2015 at 9:05pm

Size: 12.79 KB

Genres: Sci-fi, Fantasy, Mythology

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The Woods Man

by Fhionnuisce

Rated: 13+ • Fantasy • #2002612

The Woods Man encounters strange creatures in the forest.

Created: Jul 29, 2014 at 9:36pm

Modified: Jul 25, 2015 at 2:56pm

Size: 9.81 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Nature, Mythology

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Silent no longer.

by Narrative Focus

Rated: 13+ • Mythology • #2048769

A Wordplay short about exposition.

Created: Jul 12, 2015 at 3:47pm

Modified: Jul 12, 2015 at 3:48pm

Size: 4.76 KB

Genres: Mythology, Death, Other

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Midnight Oil

by totalperspec

Rated: E • Occult • #2039411

Homework's gotta get done.

Created: Apr 24, 2015 at 1:24pm

Modified: Jul 8, 2015 at 5:07am

Size: 19.21 KB

Genres: Occult, Comedy, Mythology

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The Reluctant Summoner

by Draconicon

Rated: ASR • Fantasy • #2045678

As the war of the Gray Plane grows out of hand, those on the edges are tapped to help.

Created: Jun 18, 2015 at 4:31am

Modified: Jun 18, 2015 at 4:31am

Size: 6.46 KB

Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Religious

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A New Journey

by JessicaL

Rated: ASR • Action/Adventure • #2043688

When a women finds out the truth of her life what happens. Will life ever be normal again

Created: May 31, 2015 at 10:19pm

Modified: May 31, 2015 at 10:29pm

Size: 32.45 KB

Genres: Action/Adventure, Emotional, Mythology

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MYTHOLOGY Writing

Short Stories - By Genre: Mythology in the "Mythology" genre

Short Stories - By Genre: Mythology
in the "Mythology" genre